Kiyerra Lake

Columbus

News Reporter at WBNS-TV (Columbus, OH)

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COTA asking for public input on upcoming service changes

3 weeks ago | 10tv.com | Kiyerra Lake

COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are some service changes coming to the Central Ohio Transit Authority. They want to help meet the growing demand from riders, but before this happens, COTA leaders want to hear from the community. The first of two public comment meetings was held on Wednesday. During this time, COTA workers laid out some proposed changes. Before changes are implemented, they said getting feedback from the public now is critical.
Volunteers of America in Ohio collecting clothing donations

1 month ago | 10tv.com | Kiyerra Lake

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's time for spring cleaning, and Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana wants you to keep their thrift stores in mind. As you start to clean out your closets, they need your donations. The VOA is a 100% nonprofit thrift store and everything donated helps people in the community, including veterans, people facing homelessness and families in need. "It's really helping the whole community," said Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Community Donations Manager Mary Hoover.
Columbus needs volunteers for Cap City Festivals this summer

Jul 8, 2024 | 10tv.com | Kiyerra Lake

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Healthy Habits: Taking care of your body over the holidays

Dec 21, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Sparrow registered dietitian Sarah Smith shares ways to ensure you take care of your body over the holiday. This includes what you put into your body and ensuring you take care of your well-being. Smith said that during this time of the year, Cortisol is increased, a stress hormone. Also, the average weight gain during this time is 2 to 5 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. This is due to broken routines, social pressure, and emotional associations.
Michigan company behind new state police lights

Nov 22, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The iconic Michigan State Police bubble on top of the cruisers is a significant part of the organization’s history and tradition. But now it’s going through a large — but small — overhaul. While some people may get an anxious feeling or a sigh of relief seeing the flashing red light of a Michigan State Police vehicle, there are two men from the Michigan-based company SoundOff Signal who feel a bit different.
New gene editing tech could help cure sickle cell disease

Nov 7, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s Tech Tuesday and we’re talking about a treatment that may be a new cure for sickle cell disease, plus new high-tech restrooms are coming to Michigan. By December, the FDA is expected to decide if a new treatment for sickle cell should get approved. Right now, the only cure for the painful sickle cell disease is a bone marrow transplant. But this could soon change, thanks to new developments with the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR.
DeWitt elementary school debuts book vending machine

Nov 3, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s a big day for young readers at Scott Elementary School in DeWitt, as a book vending machine makes its debut. The school is now offering second and third graders a chance to earn tokens in different ways. With those tokens, kids can buy a new book at the vending machine. The goal is to encourage these kids to read, by offering them a new way to get a book of their choice. This is the second vending machine they’ve installed within their school district.
Survey helps companies bolster their cybersecurity

Oct 24, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSNIG, Mich. (WLNS) — In this week’s Tech Tuesday, a nonprofit technology business is offering Michigan companies a chance to participate in cybersecurity research to benefit them and students at Oakland University. Cybersecurity is a growing topic many companies want to make sure they understand, especially when it comes to their vulnerabilities against cyberattacks. And that’s where the 40-question survey called the SensCy Score comes in.
Vehicle fire causes NB US-127 ramp closure in Clinton Co.

Oct 23, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

by: Kiyerra Lake Posted: Oct 24, 2023 / 06:53 AM EDT Updated: Oct 24, 2023 / 06:53 AM EDT CLINTON COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Transportation said the northbound US-127 Ramp to I-69 West Exit 82B Ramp is closed due to a vehicle fire in Clinton County. We currently have a 6 News crew headed to the scene and we will keep you updated on any new developments.
Summit on cyber security comes to Michigan this week

Oct 17, 2023 | wlns.com | Kiyerra Lake

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Cyber Summit returns to the state this week and it’s being hosted by the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget. 6 News caught up with one of the event’s organizers to discuss cyber security for this week’s edition of Tech Tuesday. The 2023 Michigan Cyber Summit begins Wednesday, and this 12th annual event showcases Michigan as a leader in cyber security.